The Caribbean Carnival at Bonnet Springs Park (BSP) is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the Allen & Company Family Lawn. This free, family-friendly event offers an immersive experience of Caribbean culture through music, dance, cuisine, and vibrant performances.
Event Highlights:
Headliner: Inner Circle
- The Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae band, renowned for hits like "Bad Boys" and "Sweat (A La La La La Long)," will deliver an energetic performance blending pop-oriented Jamaican beats.
Junkanoo Parade
- Experience the lively Bahamian tradition with performers in elaborate costumes parading through the crowd, accompanied by rhythmic music from traditional instruments.
The Caribbean Crew Trio
- This steel drum band will captivate attendees with a mix of reggae, calypso, soca, and dancehall tunes, bringing the sounds of the Caribbean to life.
Tati Nuzi (Inez Barlatier)
- A performer of Haitian descent, Tati Nuzi will showcase energetic drumming, singing, traditional dances, folktales, and visual art, inviting audience participation in folkloric dances and drumming.
DJ Lady Shay
- Based in Tampa, DJ Lady Shay will keep the energy high with a diverse music selection rooted in her Jamaican heritage, spanning electronic, pop, hip hop, old school, dancehall, calypso, and soca genres.
Schedule:
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Emcee DJ Lady Shay
- 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Performance by Tati Nuzi
- 6:40 PM – 7:25 PM: Performance by The Caribbean Crew Trio
- 7:25 PM – 7:45 PM: Junkanoo Parade
- 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM: Headliner: Inner Circle
Attendees can look forward to a vibrant evening celebrating Caribbean culture through music, dance, and cuisine, making it an event suitable for all ages.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33815